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Below are the headlines found on The Nation Online Newspaper for today, Monday, 31 July, 2017.

MTV Shuga' to hold open auditions

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

As award winning TV series, MTV Shuga enters its sixth season, producers have announced thatdoors will be open to acting hopefuls as they sets out to discover new talents in Nigeria The show, which has had five successful seasons in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa, focuses on real issues affecting young people and tells hard-hittingRead MoreThe post 'MTV Shuga' to hold open auditions appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.

Yemi Alade returns to Coke Studio Africa

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

For the fourth time running, one of Africa's top female acts, Nigeria's Yemi Alade has returned to Coke Studio Africa, pairing with French rapper of Congolese origin, Youssoupha Mabiki. The duo are expected to produce an original song, among music covers and fusions produced by Ghanaian heavyweight music producer Killbeatz, who recently co-produced Ed Sheeran'sRead MoreThe post Yemi Alade returns to Coke Studio Africa appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.

Osinbajo orders more push in war against Boko Haram

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

Air Force deploys Special Forces AU, UN,ECOWASback govt Special Forces have been deployed in Borno State to step up the fight against Boko Haram, The Nation learnt yesterday. The Air Force special forces are to join hands with soldiers to curb the resurgence of the terrorists' activities. Men of the Special Forces are trained toRead MoreThe post Osinbajo orders more push in war against Boko Haram appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.

Osinbajo orders more push

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has condemned the appalling ambush, attack and abduction of soldiers, and civilians who were carrying out their duties at the Lake Chad Basin Frontier Exploration. The terrorist attack resulted in a number of deaths of hardworking and innocent Nigerians, and abduction of some Nigerians. According to a statement by the SeniorRead MoreThe post Osinbajo orders more push appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.

AU, UN,ECOWASback govt

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

The the United Nations (UN), the African Union (AU), and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) at the weekend 'unequivocally condemned and deplored' the Boko Haram terrorists ambush in Maiduguri on July 25 against a convoy of Personnel of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) accompanied by geologists, under military escort. Different sourcesRead MoreThe post AU, UN,ECOWASback govt appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.

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North's youths to withdraw Igbo quit notice

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

Shettima persuades groups The Arewa Youths Coalition is set to withdraw the October 1 quit notice handed Igbo in the North to leave. The youths were waving the olive branch after a meeting with Borno State Governor Kashim Shettima in Abuja yesterday. Arewa Youth Coalition spokesman Abdulaziz Suleiman told reporters that consultations were ongoing amongRead MoreThe post North's youths to withdraw Igbo quit notice appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.

TSA: Govt saves N4b bank charges monthly

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

The Treasury Single Account (TSA) policy has enabled the Federal Government to save N4billion monthly from charges that banks collected on its numerous accounts, it was learnt at the weekend. Besides, more than N7 trillion has been remitted by banks to the government's TSA account in compliance with the policy. The figure, as at March,Read MoreThe post TSA: Govt saves N4b bank charges monthly appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.

Minister: foreign investors jostling to buy over 9Mobile

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

Many foreign investors are jostling to buy over telecomunication firm 9 Mobile (formerly Etisalat) from which Mubadallah recently pulled out, Minister of Comunications Adebayo Shittu said at the weekend. Shittu, speaking on 'Political Circuit', a political programme on Ibadan-based Fresh FM, said there is no cause for worry for the sunscribers and workers of theRead MoreThe post Minister: foreign investors jostling to buy over 9Mobile appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.

Military suspects sabotage in attack on convoy

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

Worried by the high casualty figures inTuesday'sambush of an oil exploration team, intelligence service has started probing call logs in Magumeri axis. It was suspected that some moles in the convoy of the NNPC team might have sold out to Boko Haram. The convoy comprised NNPC officials, University of Maiduguri officials, soldiers and Civilian JTFRead MoreThe post Military suspects sabotage in attack on convoy appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.

Driver arraigned for 'failing to pay after wining and dining

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

A driver, Sunday Lawal, who allegedly obtained three bottles of Hennessy and food valued at N75,000 from a bar attendant under false pretences, has been arraigned at an Ikeja Magistrates' Court, Lagos. The accused, 33, who lives at Bola Ajibola Street, Ikeja, Lagos is standing trial on a two-count charge of obtaining under false pretencesRead MoreThe post Driver arraigned for 'failing to pay after wining and dining' appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.

Wife to husband: produce our son missing for seven years

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

A woman, Mrs. Mojirayo Arokoyo, has told the Igando Customary Court in Lagos to compel her husband to disclose the whereabouts of their son, a medical student, who has been missing for seven years. Mojirayo, a 53-year-old caterer, made the appeal while giving evidence in a divorce suit filed by her husband, Mr. Michael Arokoyo,Read MoreThe post Wife to husband: produce our son missing for seven years appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.

Delivery man in court for 'stealing parcels worth N529,000

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

The police in Lagos have arraigned a 35-year-old Delivery man, Charles Akinsipe, before an Ikeja Magistrates Court, for allegedly stealing parcels worth N529,000 from his employer, Jumia Company. Akinsipe, a resident of Ogba, Ikeja, is standing trial on a one-count charge of stealing. The accused pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, Raji Akeem, told the courtRead MoreThe post Delivery man in court for stealing parcels worth N529,000 appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.

NIPOGA 2018: Kwarapoly inaugurates Sub-Committee

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

The Management of the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin has set up sub-committees to ensure successful hosting of the 2018 NIPOGA. Speaking at the ceremony the Rector ,Alh Mas'ud Elelu explained that the members were picked based on their integrity, hard work and loyalty to the institution. He added that committee members should see their membershipRead MoreThe post NIPOGA 2018: Kwarapoly inaugurates Sub-Committee appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.

Leadway, Pensure, others partner Nollywood on health insurance

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

Leadway Assurance Company Limited, Leadway Pensure PFA and Pinewood Medicare have signed an agreement with 13 affiliates of Nollywood on an insurance scheme, tagged NollyHealth Insured, for their members, its Executive Director, Ms. Adetola Adegbayi, has said. In a statement in Lagos, Adegbayi said the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on July 13 atRead MoreThe post Leadway, Pensure, others partner Nollywood on health insurance appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.

Upping the ante in insurance penetration

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

Africa's insurance market is estimated at $64 billion. But Nigeria, despite its potential, is not in the picture because of low insurance penetration. But, the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and operators are determined to reverse the trend by driving insurance awareness. Insurance Correspondent OMOBOLA TOLU-KUSIMO reports. The figures are unflattering. Despite laying claim toRead MoreThe post Upping the ante in insurance penetration appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.

Why local insurers can't underwrite aviation risks

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

It is not cheap to insure an aircraft. For this reason insurers can only underwrite about 30 per cent of aircraft registered in the country. To take up such huge business, they have to team up with foreign partners. But, the Group Managing Director, Standard Alliance Insurance Plc, Bode Akinboye, believes with the right pricing,Read MoreThe post 'Why local insurers can't underwrite aviation risks' appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.

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Foreign investors stake N430b on equities

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

Foreign investors have increased their participation in Nigerian equities market by 60 per cent. This brings their level of holdings to over N430 billion in the first half of the year, according to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). An update on foreign portfolio transactions in the Nigerian equities showed that foreign investors were investing moreRead MoreThe post Foreign investors stake N430b on equities appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.

Boeing to deliver 41,030 new aircraft

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

Boeing has revised upwards its market forecast for aircraft deliveries over the next 20 years, with the rise of low-cost carriers (LCC) and emerging markets fuelling demand for passenger travel and cargo volumes. The Boeing Current Market Outlook (CMO) for 2017-2036 said 41,030 aircraft would be delivered over the next two decades, with 57 perRead MoreThe post Boeing to deliver 41,030 new aircraft appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.

AIICO resumes annuity business

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

AIICO Insurance Plc has resumed the writing of National Pension Commission -(PenCom) regulated annuity business have sealed a deal with First Pension Custodian (PFC) and cleared by the pension regulator to recommence the sale of the product nationwide. The Head of Retail, Sola Ajayi, at a press conference in Lagos, said they were open forRead MoreThe post AIICO resumes annuity business appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.

Solid minerals: Govt screens applicants for $150m grant

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

SCREENING of applicants for a $150million joint World Bank and Federal Government fund has started in Abuja, it was learnt. It was learnt that the screening is aimed at strengthening the sector to ensure that only competent operators get the grant. It was gathered that many of the operators have been lobbying government's officials toRead MoreThe post Solid minerals: Govt screens applicants for $150m grant appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.

NAICOM to CIIN: rejig your curriculum for best practices

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

Institute inaugurates new president The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has said the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) should update its curriculum to either adopt or adapt to contemporary best practices for the benefit of the profession. Commissioner for Insurance, Mohammed Kari, gave the advice at the investiture of Mrs. Funmi Babington-Ashaye as the 48thRead MoreThe post NAICOM to CIIN: rejig your curriculum for best practices appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.

NIMASA mulls Nigerian flagged ocean vessels

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

Operators to access $100m Cabotage Fund The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) will ensure that the Federal Government's dream of owning flagged ocean going vessels is realised, its Director-General, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has said. He said the Ministry of Transportation was trying to refloat the national fleet. Dakuku, who is also theRead MoreThe post NIMASA mulls Nigerian flagged ocean vessels appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.

NCDMB: contractors to pay five per cent interest

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

Community contractors in the oil and gas industry will only pay five per cent interest rate when they access the Nigerian Content Intervention Fund (NCI Fund), the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Simbi Wabote, has said. He stated this during the interactive session organised by the Board in Abuja for civilRead MoreThe post NCDMB: contractors to pay five per cent interest appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.

Courtesy instructors for Nigerians

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

SIR: I once wrote to Ian Nelson the national marketing manager of7UP Bottling Company Plc, as an undergraduate of the University of Ibadan. I needed scholarship at the time. He swiftly cabled a reply. Even though the company didn't offer me a scholarship with reasons, I was and am still happy, that a representative foundRead MoreThe post Courtesy instructors for Nigerians' appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.

Proposed tariff hike

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

Govt should not succumb to undue pressure from electricity firms Once again, Nigerians are confronted with the question of which comes first: the egg or the chicken, with the report that electricity consumers might soon have to pay more. Going by the report, the consumers may have to part with between N2.89 and N7.45 moreRead MoreThe post Proposed tariff hike appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.

Law School vs. Citizen Bello

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

Give him another chance, please The ongoing rumpus between Kayode Bello, a student and the Nigerian Law School in Bwari, Abuja, must present as a precedential case in which all concerned would have learned fresh lessons. And the immediate outcome is that it provides an opportunity for a rethink of methods, a re-tinkering of theRead MoreThe post Law School vs. Citizen Bello appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.

Eliminating Terrorism In Nigeria And The Qatar Example

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

Terrorism is a global tormentor. It is now the world's biggest affliction, with most countries trapped in its quagmire completely helpless. In the Middle East and parts of North Africa where terrorism has a solid base, rages and spread tentacles to other parts of the globe, its being hell on earth on how to extinguishRead MoreThe post Eliminating Terrorism In Nigeria And The Qatar Example appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.

Policing criminals and criminal policing

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

It has often been said that in Nigeria, anything and everything is possible. So why does Hardball think that some things should not happen in Nigeria of 2016' Why is he struck dumb when he hears or reads about certain strange stuff' Is it sheer naivety or is it that he is not in tuneRead MoreThe post Policing criminals and criminal policing appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.

What's Aguiyi-Ironsi's place in history

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

The late General Johnson Thomas Ummunakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi assumed power at a turbulent period in Nigeria's political history, after helping to quell the bloody coup of January 15, 1966. He faced an uphill task during his six-month administration, because there were suspicion and resentment against his emergence from the outset, particularly in the defunct Northern andRead MoreThe post What's Aguiyi-Ironsi's place in history' appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.

When will Fajuyi be immortalised

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

The first military governor of the defunct Western Region, Lt. Col. Adekunle Fajuyi was assassinated 51 years ago, alongside the Head of State, Major-Gen. Thomas Aguiyi-Ironsi in the counter coup of July 29, 1966. Assistant Editor LEKE SALAUDEEN examines the implications of the Federal Government's failure to honour the gallant soldier who sacrificed his lifeRead MoreThe post When will Fajuyi be immortalised' appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.

Fresh crisis rocks Kaduna APC over delegates election

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

Fresh crisis rocked the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna on Sunday, as the partys Senators and House of Representatives members from the state, alongside other members of the party under the auspices of APC-Akida group kicked against recent election of the party congress delegates. Political thugs allegedly sponsored to disrupt the APC-Akidas press conferenceRead MoreThe post Fresh crisis rocks Kaduna APC over delegates election appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.

Adamawa APDA holds inaugural meeting, tasks members on 2019 elections

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

The Adamawa chapter of the newly registeredAdvanced People's Democratic Alliance (APDA) on Saturday held its inaugural meeting in Yola with a call on members to mobilize for the party's victory in 2019 elections. Speaking at the meeting in Yola, the state Protem Chairman of the party, Alhaji Umar Bello said that the party was theRead MoreThe post Adamawa APDA holds inaugural meeting, tasks members on 2019 elections appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.

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